Sunderland midfielder attracting interest ahead of next season

Reporter Alan Nixon claims on his Patreon page that FC Halifax Town is now keeping an eye on Sunderland midfielder Caden Kelly.

Before the upcoming season, Sunderland must decide whether to loan the young player out this summer. The prospect signed with the Stadium of Light back in 2020, and they have had him on their books for the last four years.

The Black Cats granted Kelly, 20, his first professional deal in 2022, and it lasted until this year. On the other hand, his present club just declared that they had exercised their option to keep him on the retained list.

Journalist Nixon stated on his Patreon that Halifax wants to entice him to the National League in the most recent update on his circumstances. The Yorkshire team placed seventh in the previous campaign, however they were defeated by Solihull Moors in the play-offs.

FC Halifax Town wants a midfielder from Sunderland.

Kelly spent time in the Manchester City and Salford City academies before joining Sunderland. He also attended the Football Flick Academy for a short time.

Before moving up to the Under-21 squad, the Ireland-born player scored seven goals in 34 games for the Black Cats Under-18 team. Since then, he has scored 11 goals and contributed 13 assists in 47 games for the development squad.

Kelly has made two appearances for the first team, but the surplus of players at his position is now impeding his progress towards the senior squad.

Consequently, it would be wise for him to temporarily relocate to Halifax as this would further his development.

He would benefit from moving to a squad in the fifth division that will be vying for promotion once more in order to gain some experience.

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